Dr. Anessa Kimball

Professor

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Biography

Anessa Kimball is a full professor since 2021 in the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, director of the Centre sur la sécurité internationale (CSI, Centre on International Security), and co-director of the Canadian Defence and Security Network (CDSN). Kimball is among the rotating co-hosts of Battle Rhythm, the CDSN podcast, and regularly contributes to Radio-Canada on US electoral politics and foreign policy, NATO, as well as Canadian defence policy. Their recent publications include significant works on NATO's defence spending, climate change and security, and the implications of US defense agreements. Kimball is recognized for advocating rationalistic and economic approaches to international cooperation and security, particularly in relation to NATO and other international institutions. They engage actively in media discussions on issues such as Canada-US relations and the geopolitical implications of Russian actions regarding NATO.

Research Interests

Requirements for Laval University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.22
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
PTE
Overall
Required:53
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in business or related field Basic college-level mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Letter of intent
  • Academic transcripts
  • French proficiency test results (TCF/TFI)
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / MBA programs often require higher GPAs and specific English proficiency.